MeMikieJr's 1973 Charger Build

[MeMikieJr]

Green as a Gourd is the old saying..... I have a lot to learn and some listening to do with you pro's on this one.

I have been around cars my entire life, I have seen and rode in some cool Mopar's. My dad and Uncles must of been the cool guys with the hot rods back in the day.

-Project 73 Charger SE 400 BB
*Plan of action
-Put on wheel skates
-Drain oil
-Replace Brake fluid
-Check Tranny Fluid
-Add Fluids (previous owner drained water and fuel before storage.
-Put Battery on it.
-Possibly put different carb on it
<SEE IF WE CAN GET A STARTUP>
Big IF...... We get started put on jack stands and check tranny.
-Check Brakes and see if we can do a yard drive.......

 

[Don67Satellite]

You're just starting to have fun. Keep us updated how it's going!

 

[MeMikieJr]

You're just starting to have fun. Keep us updated how it's going!

You're just starting to have fun. Keep us updated how it's going!

Definitely going to keep you guys updated. Rain tried to drag us done getting the car today.

 

[MeMikieJr]

After looking into it, looks like previous owner was doing SE to Hardtop conversion.
Has Magnum Hood, Louvers deleted so numbers matching no that big of deal I'm guessing.

 

[ckessel]

Check out all of your fuel system hoses. Fill, vent, feed etc. Have a gander at the wiring too. Look for rodent issues, melted wires etc. When you go to light it, do it outside. Have fire extinguishers, water etc handy in case you end up with the hottest Charger in the area.

 

[MeMikieJr]

Check out all of your fuel system hoses. Fill, vent, feed etc. Have a gander at the wiring too. Look for rodent issues, melted wires etc. When you go to light it, do it outside. Have fire extinguishers, water etc handy in case you end up with the hottest Charger in the area.

Good Point

 

[ct71rr]

I wish I kept my '73. It was my first car way back in 1989-90. It was super blue with black vinyl top. It was Ziebarted at some point in its life so it was pretty solid, it only had some minor rust in lower quarters. A previous owner swapped out the 400 for a 440HP motor. I still have the motor and 727 from it. Being a dumb kid at the time, I stripped the original paint and sprayed it black primer - I was way ahead of the ratrod look

This is the only picture I have of it:

As far as doing the work on your car, I have zero experience doing this stuff and I replaced the driver's side front and rear framerails and trans crossmember. I did build a jig for it. There are plenty of good examples on the web. Just take your time, tons of measurements and photos. It's doable.

 

[MeMikieJr]

New plugs
New carb
Fresh Oil
We got a start-up

 

[MeMikieJr]

Different carb running smooth.

https://youtube.com/shorts/GIIcp6b6B9I?si=iIuSngFsWhPz-ddi

 

[#41]

Congrats

Next: Burn out video.

 

[MeMikieJr]

Replaced plug wires, plugs, & fluids. Working on new Rotors, bearings, calipers and pads!

 

[MeMikieJr]

We have brakes! Bled and a good tight pedal!
Ordering weather stripping to get car in the dry.

 

[oldbee]

After watching that first fuel pour, my shoulders started aching! Otherwise,outstanding.

 

[MeMikieJr]

Little Sunday Fuel Tank Prep

 

[SureGrip]

We have brakes! Bled and a good tight pedal!
Ordering weather stripping to get car in the dry.

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Nice!! Where did you source all of the brake hardware?

 

[MeMikieJr]

Nice!! Where did you source all of the brake hardware?

Rock Auto on the brake set!
And got the fuel tank cheap on Holly for $62 clearance

 

[MeMikieJr]

Got fuel tank installed and rear drums cleaned and serviced.

 

[MeMikieJr]

Coolant flushed and getting close to have all four tires down for a test roll!

 

[MeMikieJr]

Got Fuel Tank plumbed and got Fuel gauge working. Let the Charger run for 20+ minutes today! Good oil pressure and got it up to temp with no leaks. Alternator seems to be charging. Ready to pull out of shop!

 

[MeMikieJr]